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Tiwa Savage Shares That More Women Show Interest in Her Than Men

In a candid conversation with The Beat 99.9 FM in Lagos, popular Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage shared an unexpected part of her personal life. She revealed that she receives more relationship interest from women than from men, a situation that she finds surprising given her straight orientation. Tiwa said this in response to a question […]

Senate Removes CBN’s Authority to Appoint NDIC CEO

The Nigerian Senate has passed a new law that takes away the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) authority to appoint the CEO of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). This move, led by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru and the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, is part of an amendment to the […]

Gov. Sanwo-Olu Sues EFCC Over Alleged Plans to Arrest, Prosecute Him After Tenure

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has initiated a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) due to what he describes as threats of arrest and prosecution that he believes are politically motivated. This legal action comes as he nears the end of his term in 2027 and seeks to safeguard his rights amid […]

RCCG Suspends Two Pastors Amid Allegations of Homosexuality

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has taken serious action by suspending two pastors due to allegations of homosexuality that have been circulating on social media. This decision was announced in a memo dated October 28, 2024, and signed by Sunday Akande, the church’s national overseer. In the memo, which was sent to the […]

APC Suspends Former Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola for Alleged Anti-Party Activities

In a significant political development, the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former governor Rauf Aregbesola, who also served as the Minister of Interior. This suspension is a response to allegations that Aregbesola engaged in activities that undermine the party’s unity and cohesion. The APC’s resolution, which was submitted to […]

SSANU, NASU to Finance Minister Edun: Release Our Withheld Salaries

University unions in Nigeria, including the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), are calling on Finance Minister Wale Edun to release their unpaid salaries. These unions, representing university staff, began an indefinite strike to push for the payment of four months’ worth of […]

Asari Dokubo Declines Pipeline Contract from President Tinubu

Asari Dokubo, former leader of the Niger Delta militants, has disclosed that he turned down a pipeline contract offered to him by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Dokubo shared that, while he didn’t take on the contract himself, he’s open to helping those who are involved in it. During […]

Federal Government Encourages All States to Implement New Minimum Wage

The Nigerian Federal Government recently called on state governors who haven’t yet implemented the new minimum wage of N70,000 to prioritize fair pay for their workers. This message was delivered by Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. […]